Bessent reportedly tells Russia no economic relief until Ukraine war ends as Europe snubs Moscow at G20
The meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, as Europe intends to isolate the nation while the war continues.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at G20 finance meetings in Asheville, North Carolina. According to CNBC World, Europe intends to isolate Russia while the war in Ukraine continues.
The meeting took place despite European leaders' frustration with Russia's attendance, following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The G20 finance meetings also discussed economic pressure on Iran.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine needed to end, according to the Japan Times. Modi stated that every day the war continues, humanity is set back a step, and that India supports all peace efforts.
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- Modi tells Putin that the war in Ukraine must end, for humanity’s sake japantimes.co.jp
- Modi tells Putin war against Ukraine must end ukrinform.net
- Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war at Kyrgyzstan summit qatar-tribune.com
- Bessent reportedly tells Russia no economic relief until Ukraine war ends as Europe snubs Moscow at G20 cnbc.com
- PM Narendra Modi to Vladimir Putin: Must move from endless war towards an end to war indianexpress.com
- ‘War sets humanity back’: Modi urges Putin to stop economictimes.indiatimes.com
